Chapter: 877
Just as Dylan channeled his true energy and was about to attack, a loud voice boomed throughout the hall.
"Hold it right there!" Hector marched in with several others behind him.
"What’s going on here? It’s my birthday celebration today, and you’re at each other’s throats?" Hector’s burning gaze swept across the hall. Anyone who met his eyes immediately lowered their heads, paying respect to the leader of the Harmon family.
"Uncle Hector, this guy started it!‘ Dylan pointed an accusing finger at Dustin.
"I offered him a drink as a gesture of appreciation, but not only did he refuse it, he even went so far as to insult me! I couldn’t stand it, so I thought I’d teach him a lesson!"
"Is that true?" Hector’s eyes narrowed.
"I can vouch for Dylan, Uncle Hector. Dustin was so proud and rude, and he had completely no respect for the Harmon family," Kate piped up.
"That’s right, we can attest to that too! The rascal had no regard for propriety, and he really crossed the line!" The onlookers stood up for Dylan. From what they saw, Dustin was clearly the one who picked the fight.
"Hang on, there must be some confusion. I don’t believe Dustin would do something like that!" Natasha defended Dustin.
"Natasha, with so many eyewitnesses here, are you really going to stand up for him?" Kate scoffed.
"Do you have anything to say about this, Dustin?" Hector turned his attention to him.
"It’s true that I refused the drink Dylan offered me." Hector frowned when he heard that. Even Natasha was caught off guard.
"See, Uncle Hector? You heard it from him. He admitted it himself!" Dylan smirked, shooting Dustin a taunting look.
But what Dustin said next left the smirk frozen on his face.
"And that’s because he spiked the drinK…
"He spiked the wine?" Everyone looked at Dylan in shock. If that was the case, then it would make sense for Dustin to refuse the drink.
"You What nonsense!" Dylan had a sinking feeling, but he forced himself to appear composed as he roared, "Do you know who I am? Why would I spike your drink? You’re dragging my reputation through the mud!" He had no idea how Dustin could tell that the wine had been spiked, but there was no way he was going to admit to doing it.
"That’s right! My cousin offered you a drink, and you not only turned him down, but you even accused him of such dirty tricks? You truly are cunning!" Kate feigned anger.
"Hah! I think someone’s just here to cause trouble!"
"What a heinous crime to slander a military officer!"
"We should just kick him out! He’s despicable!"
In a clamor of voices, the crowd accused and scolded Dustin. With their preconceived notions, they clearly believed Dylan more than they did Dustin.